How many miles do you have on your E Class?
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2005 E500 Wagon, 1982 500SL Euro
Year:1991
Model: 300D
Country: USA
Mileage: 365,000 Miles
Comments: Everything works except for the cruise control and the driver side subwoofer. Change oil every 8000 miles. No rust. Gets steady 27 MPG @ 90-105 MPH. (Im in Germany with a US Spec MB)
Model: 300D
Country: USA
Mileage: 365,000 Miles
Comments: Everything works except for the cruise control and the driver side subwoofer. Change oil every 8000 miles. No rust. Gets steady 27 MPG @ 90-105 MPH. (Im in Germany with a US Spec MB)
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From: Boston - metro west
2000 E320 4matic, 2001 Volvo S80 T6
Just sold 1998 E300 Turbo-diesel with 202,000 miles. Just bought 1999 E320 with 23,800 miles for my wife. keeping my 1997 E300 Diesel with 242,000 - my commuter car.
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From: Los Angeles, Ca
2008 BMW 750LI, 1997 MBZ E320
Year: 1997
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 120K
Comments: 2nd owner - Onyx Black/Beige Int - R/R what seems to be all the common stuff, AC/Blower Motor Regulator, MAF, All Engine Coils, Spark Plugs, Floppy Passenger side mirror repair (today), window regulators, (both rear).
I currently do have a oil leak. Sounds like the valve cover gasket based on other threads, but need to do some engine washing, its pretty dirty. Any suggestions or DIY on how to wash the engine? I've read that 97 do not like water
Model: E320
Country: USA
Mileage: 120K
Comments: 2nd owner - Onyx Black/Beige Int - R/R what seems to be all the common stuff, AC/Blower Motor Regulator, MAF, All Engine Coils, Spark Plugs, Floppy Passenger side mirror repair (today), window regulators, (both rear).
I currently do have a oil leak. Sounds like the valve cover gasket based on other threads, but need to do some engine washing, its pretty dirty. Any suggestions or DIY on how to wash the engine? I've read that 97 do not like water
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: North Bay Area, California
2001 E320
This thread started in May of 2006 and I've posted updates a few times, so as of this week, I'm at 7,500 miles.
Last edited by Richard / E320; May 30, 2011 at 07:56 PM.
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
i wonder what's up. for example, the web site you used to maintain about your
car no longer is active....which had me wondering for some time if you still had
the car.....perhaps your wife made you sell it.
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Joined: Nov 2001
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From: North Bay Area, California
2001 E320
you and your car are so unique that, when I don't see posts from you for months,
i wonder what's up. for example, the web site you used to maintain about your
car no longer is active....which had me wondering for some time if you still had
the car.....perhaps your wife made you sell it.
i wonder what's up. for example, the web site you used to maintain about your
car no longer is active....which had me wondering for some time if you still had
the car.....perhaps your wife made you sell it.
My original website was deleted, or so I had been told by geocities, but by chance, I came across it just the other day and the website was 'recovered' by them. (geocities.ws)
http://www.geocities.ws/mymercedesbenze320/index.html
I also had one at:
http://sites.google.com/site/2001mercedesbenze320/
but haven't updated either of them for quite a while.
Last edited by Richard / E320; May 30, 2011 at 06:32 PM.
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From: Bethlehem, PA
2001 E320 4matic
2001 just turned 100k on a trip out to Indiana from Pennsylvania.
27 mpg is incredible for a 10 year old car.
Although the rear driver's side window decided to break. And I think the water pump may be on the way out.
27 mpg is incredible for a 10 year old car.
Although the rear driver's side window decided to break. And I think the water pump may be on the way out.
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From: South Carolina
2014 E350 4matic, 2015 Acura TLX
Just hit 80K on my '97 E320. Still looks and runs like new, because she's not used in winter. Just a few minor gremlins: LR window, dashboard lighting, tilt wheel switch, RF seat control. Recently replaced drivers mirror and HVAC Sampler Blower Motor.
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2002
430E 2002, 86,570 miles
!!! I have the same color and black leather 2002 430E. You have got great mileage on your car. congratulations! 
Now for a few days I have the break problem and I found that the car starts shaking when I apply the breaks and the dealer said the front and the rear breaks are to be replaced
. There is no display about the break problem yet. Did you experience similar conditions driving anytime your car? Thanks.
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From: Seattle WA
99 E320
update: 1999 E320 rwd, bordeaux (burgandy). 61,500 mi. generally drive it
when it's not raining unless out for a special evening. my go-to is 4wd pick up
or scooter, or 1200cc motorcycle.
when it's not raining unless out for a special evening. my go-to is 4wd pick up
or scooter, or 1200cc motorcycle.
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From: Metro ATL
2001 E55 AMG (sold)
Just picked up a 2001 E55 AMG, about to turn 79,000. With a little luck and planned maintenance, I hope to get another 100k out of her over the next 5-6 years.
It was a 1-owner car before I picked it up. The previous owner had his fair share of problems though. He kept all the service records. Looks like he had the steering rack, leaky trans (that connector), MAF, instrument panel, idler pulley, front suspension, something with the steering wheel, a few AC problems, all repaired under warranty (he had a 3-y premium extended). Overall, very well cared for. I plan to continue the tradition.
It was a 1-owner car before I picked it up. The previous owner had his fair share of problems though. He kept all the service records. Looks like he had the steering rack, leaky trans (that connector), MAF, instrument panel, idler pulley, front suspension, something with the steering wheel, a few AC problems, all repaired under warranty (he had a 3-y premium extended). Overall, very well cared for. I plan to continue the tradition.
Last edited by billbillw; Jul 29, 2011 at 03:40 PM.
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1997 e 420
1997 e420
1997 E420
143060 MILES
got it as a basket case ... took a couple of months ....now runs like a top
very reliable ....always starts....a/c will blow cold as can be even if it's 100% +
out....
143060 MILES
got it as a basket case ... took a couple of months ....now runs like a top
very reliable ....always starts....a/c will blow cold as can be even if it's 100% +
out....
